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Information Management Graduate Scheme (Duration: Two years)

A technical background isn't essential but you will need a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree. It can be in any discipline, although IT, business management, project management, technical subjects, arts, sciences or engineering would be particularly welcome.

Information Management Year in Industry Scheme (Duration: One year)

You must be studying for a degree in a project management, business analysis, or a solutions-related degree and on track for a 2:1 (or higher). You will be in either your second/third year, or between the third and fourth year of a four-year degree course.

Why Transport for London

Why Transport for London Transport for London (TfL) is a leader in innovation and our services are recognised across the world. From red buses and black cabs to Tube trains, we are responsible for virtually every mode of transport in the Capital.

It takes a team of more than 27,000 employees to keep London moving so investing in our people is as important as investing in our network. And our employees are as diverse as the city we serve ' our Capital is a truly global city with around eight million people originating from 150 countries and speaking 300 different languages. It's an exciting place to be.

Graduates will get the opportunity to see how their work impacts the city. They could be engineers or quantity surveyors; work in general, project or information management; have the analytical skills for transport planning or traffic control; or support the business through procurement and marketing. And we give successful applicants responsibility early on, no matter which scheme they choose.

We are in the midst of one of our greatest periods of investment so there are many exciting projects to become involved with. Work is now under way on Crossrail, the state-of-the-art railway that will cut journey times from east to west London, and we're improving many major stations and lines as part our Tube upgrade programme.

We have unveiled the New Routemaster bus, are introducing low-carbon taxis and the Emirates Air Line is providing a whole new perspective on London.

Whether graduates want to dig, design, plan, manage or explore, they can expect to receive all the personal and professional development they need at TfL.

Information Management at TfL

Information Management (IM) supports the wide range of technology, communication and information we need to make informed and timely decisions. Responsible for supplying over 30,000 internal users with applications, networks and hardware solutions, IM also serves customers directly through solutions including London Underground's WiFi service, bus stop arrival countdowns (iBUS) and providing data to our online Journey Planner.

Information Management Graduate Scheme

You'll gain a comprehensive overview of IM in your first year working on a rotational basis within a variety of IM teams. The second year provides an opportunity for self-directed development. Based on discussions with your scheme manager, you'll be given the chance to secure your own placements in your area of speciality.

During your two year scheme, you'll also benefit from gaining frontline experience, which will provide valuable insight into operations across our organisation.

When you join us, you will be involved in providing IM services to a world class public transport system, working in the following areas:

-Business Relationship Management

-Service Management Infrastructure

-Project Delivery

-Performance and Compliance

Further education and studies

The scheme offers technical, business and management training including formal certification from organisations such as British Computer Society (BCS) and Association of Project Management (APM).

Our internal learning and development also provide opportunities to develop interpersonal skills and competencies. Professional membership to the BCS is provided, with opportunities to achieve chartered IT professional status.

If you're interested in a more hands on technical role, involving programming, you may be interested in applying for our Software Engineering Graduate scheme.

Information Management Year in Industry Scheme

The IM Year in Industry placement is a great opportunity for an undergraduate to get invaluable experience and work on wide range of high profile projects. You will be working closely with the senior users to come up with practical IT solutions which will help the commuters and the operational staff.

Joining IM means that you will be working alongside experienced and passionate peers who will be able to assist you when required. Throughout the year you will be working in one team whilst engaging with various other teams. You will be very well supported during the year by your sponsor, scheme manager, scheme support team and your placement manager.

You'll be given real responsibilities in your role which will enhance your skill set and develop you as an IT professional. Time on the scheme will also be enriched through partaking in frontline experience providing valuable insight into the operations of TfL.

When you join us, you will be involved in providing IM services to a world class public transport system, working in one of the following teams:

-Business Systems Analysis

-Project Management

-Solutions Architect

Once you've graduated

A student placement also puts you in a strong position if you want to apply for our Graduate Scheme. As well as having valuable experience in the right areas, you'll also be able to fast track through the Graduation Scheme application process to the final stages.

Person requirements

What we're looking for

We want graduates who are up for multiple challenges and who thrive under responsibility and pressure. We want great communicators and creative thinkers. Above all, we're looking for people who are motivated by what this exciting metropolis has to offer and who want to be part of its future. Our Capital is a magical place and one of the world's few truly global cities, with around eight million people originating from 150 countries and speaking 300 different languages. We want people who embrace that diversity.

Other TfL schemes Other Graduate, Year in Industry and Summer Placement roles are available in: architecture, business analysis; engineering (civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical and software); commercial; marketing and communications; finance; information management; management; project management; quantity surveying; road space management and transport planning.

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